On the recordMay 18, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate and recognize our Department of Defense laboratories. I am pleased to introduce a bipartisan resolution to designate May 18 as Department of Defense Laboratory Day 2017. Mr. Speaker, Defense labs have played a unique role in countless innovations that have enhanced and strengthened our national security. Defense-supported research and development has yielded many game- changing state-of-the-art weapons systems and technologies, ensuring that we never send our men and women in uniform into a fair fight. Our Defense labs also contribute to American economic growth by spurring the creation of new industries, companies, and jobs across the country, guaranteeing that America leads the way in cutting-edge science and technology. Mr. Speaker, in celebration of all the work and accomplishments of our national network of Defense laboratories, and most especially the incredibly talented scientists, researchers, and support staff who support them and staff them, please join me in honoring their contributions to our security. ____________________
